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2011-01-17 11:52 PM

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Subject: My arch hurts.....
So i've been running barefoot now for about a month mainly with Vibram sprints.  I havn't been hitting it too hard since it is the off season, but recently i started wearing my old running shoes for daily activities ( asics 2150 support shoes) and it caused my left foot to hurt.  It hurts deep in the arch and a little under the inner ankle bone. It hurts all the time, all day.  Aggrevated after my runs, and especially after wearing my aisics.  What gives?


2011-01-18 7:32 AM
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Subject: RE: My arch hurts.....
I'm battling this too.  My foot doc says it's the ligaments in the arch that are damaged/inflamed from too much running this fall.  He also changed my orthotics to a softer pair (that I finally get to pick up today).  I've not run since 20 Nov and have had a wrap or a brace on my foot for the last month.  Sucks a lot.  Hope yours heals quicker. 

2011-01-18 7:51 AM
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i should probably mention that i have mild flat feet.  my right foot as a little bit of an arch, but my left foot not so much....
2011-01-18 3:21 PM
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Subject: RE: My arch hurts.....
Sounds a little like plantar fasciitis, but it's hard to tell. For PF, what has helped me was easing up on the running. If things start to hurt just walk for a minute or two, and don't push it too hard. I would also stretch my legs, especially calves and ankles, using traditional methods as well as a foam roller. Lastly, what helps is rolling a frozen water bottle under my foot. 

My PF comes and goes, but these things have made it come a lot less frequently. Eventually it'll be gone for good.  
2011-01-18 3:58 PM
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I started having pain in my right arch at the end of the summer (still have it unfortuately).  I went to podiatrist and he said it was plantar facsiitis.  I was surprised because I didn't have any pain in my heel, but he said PF can be in your arch as well since it is part of the plantar fascia. 

He gave me some over the counter inserts, but I hated them.  I have some Dr. Scholls gel inserts that are much better!

 

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